Resistance to data centers fuels flood of Georgia bills targeting the industry

How Data Centers Became an Election Issue in Georgia

This week’s conversation is with Connie Di Cicco, legislative director for Georgia Conservation Voters. I reached out to Connie because I wanted to best understand last November’s Public Service Commission elections which, as I explained at the time, focused almost exclusively on data center development. I’ve been hearing from some of you that you want to hear more about how and why opposition to these projects has become so entrenched so quickl…

Resistance to data centers fuels flood of Georgia bills targeting the industry

Anger and opposition to the rapid rise of data centers across Georgia has led to a surge of bills that would clamp down on the resource-consuming industry.

Georgia’s Rise as an AI Data Center Hub Raises Water Concerns

Fueled by major investments, tax incentives, and access to reliable power and high-capacity fiber networks, Georgia is emerging as a hub of data center development in the United States.  Despite the promising economic benefits, the rapid growth of these facilities has sparked debate over water use — especially during periods of peak demand. That lack of attention to peak water use, rather than total annual consumption, is one of the biggest blin…